• Full name Graeber Crawley Kessinger
  • Born 08/25/1997 in Oxford, MS
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 204 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Mississippi
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (68th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2019 (signed for $750,000).
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    If Kessinger ends up being the best shortstop in his family, whichever team drafts him would be thrilled. After all, Grae’s grandfather, Don, played over 2,000 games for the Cubs, Cardinals and White Sox, earning six All-Star appearances and two Gold Gloves. Kessinger has been Ole Miss’ starting shortstop for three seasons. He’s sure-handed and has an above-average arm, although, like many college shortstops, his range is fringe-average, which raises concerns about whether he can play there long term. At the plate, Kessinger was significantly overmatched as a freshman, but he’s gotten stronger and has been especially effective in conference play this year, hitting .398 in SEC games, which ranks second in the league. He doesn’t really have a plus tool, and he projects to be a .250-.260 hitter in pro ball with modest power. However, Kessinger’s well-rounded skillset, solid numbers in a tough conference and his ability to play up the middle will likely push him into the late second or early third round on draft week.

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  • Houston Astros selected the contract of SS Grae Kessinger from Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
  • Houston Astros activated SS Grae Kessinger.
  • Houston Astros selected the contract of SS Grae Kessinger from Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
  • SS Grae Kessinger assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys from Corpus Christi Hooks.
  • SS Grae Kessinger assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
  • SS Grae Kessinger roster status changed by Houston Astros.
  • Houston Astros invited non-roster SS Grae Kessinger to spring training.

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